A working paper explores the humanitarian system's ability to address modern crises. The system was established after the Second World War and revised at the turn of the 20th century. Its capacity to handle current challenges is being questioned.

The paper considers various factors, including risks and trends affecting the system. It also examines the impact of funding cuts and the level of coherence within the system. Further details on these issues are available from the Global Humanitarian Policy Forum, which recently held its fifteenth annual meeting.